Catrice Pore Ultra Minimizing Serum Versus Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Fundamental Hydration Serum

Catrice Pore Ultra Minimizing Serum Versus Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Fundamental Hydration Serum Detailed comparison of Catrice Pore Ultra Minimizing Serum versus Biologique Recherche Amniotique VG Fundamental Hydration Serum. This pore-care serum is formulated around Niacinamide to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil. This hydrating serum is formulated around Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract and Panthenol to hydrate skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Water Niacinamide Saccharina Latissima Extract Glycerin Butylene Glycol Panthenol Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract Tocopherol Xanthan Gum Propylene Glycol Allantoin Ethylhexylglycerin Oleanolic Acid Lactic Acid Citric Acid Phenoxyethanol Potassium Sorbate Sodium Benzoate Water, Niacinamide, Saccharina Latissima Extract, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleanolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate Algae Extract Pentylene Glycol Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract Phaseolus Radiatus Extract Juglans Regia Shell Extract Sodium Lactate Serine Sorbitol Tea-Lactate Triethanolamine Urea Phenylpropanol Water, Glycerin, Algae Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Papaver Rhoeas Petal Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Extract, Juglans Regia Shell Extract, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Allantoin, Serine, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Tea-Lactate, Triethanolamine, Urea, Phenylpropanol, Sodium Benzoate Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizing properties; it's basically a quiet workhorse ingredient you can find in a huge range of cosmetics. Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity. Research shows it can encourage your skin cells to turn over and renew by stimulating keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation. It also has mild keratolytic properties to help loosen and shed dead skin cells without being harsh. Studies also suggest allantoin can help calm inflammation by dialing down some of the chemical signals your skin sends out when it is irritated. This ingredient is typically used in the 0.1-0.5% range, and the FDA recognizes it as a skin protectant in OTC products up to 2%. Overall, allantoin is a wonderful addition to most routines; it is stable across a wide pH range (~4-8), works well with other ingredients, and is considered non-sensitizing/non-irritating. Fun fact: Allantoin is naturally occurring in comfrey root, beets, chamomile, and wheat sprouts. Our bodies even produce it as a byproduct of uric acid metabolism. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective. Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin. Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin. Like glycolic acid, it can: Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate. Studies sh